Drop Necklaces
1890s Russian Neoclassical Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Amber
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
1990s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Baroque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s German Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Chalcedony, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Gold-filled
1990s British Drop Necklaces
1980s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Drop Necklaces
Also called Y necklaces as they are designed to hang a certain way, vintage drop necklaces are striking and adaptable. They can enhance everything from a casual sweater-and-jeans combo to an elegant heels-and-evening-dress pairing.
Adornment is an ancient human practice, with archeologists identifying early jewelry made from bones, claws and shells. As technology has advanced, so too have jewelry designs and the design of necklaces, from the simple to the intricate.
Drop necklaces come from lariat-style necklaces, which are chain necklaces that end in a tassel or pendant. A drop necklace’s design, meanwhile, is long with open ends, and it usually does not have a clasp. It consists of a single chain that wraps around the neck and a centerpiece — sometimes featuring a diamond or pearls — that hangs down to the middle of the chest. Drop necklaces frequently come in lengths from 16 to 20 inches, with the vertical lines making them appear longer than other necklaces of the same length.
Drop necklaces are extremely versatile, able to be worn knotted, draped or looped. They can be chunky statement pieces or thin, minimal designs. The range of drop necklaces that can be found on 1stDibs can accentuate the plunging necklines of modern looks or add flair to a basic ensemble.